Technical Service Bulletins
Update 8/28/2018: All TSB file links were broken in the host move. I am working on restoring them. Please use the Master List links over to RX8Club.com for desired TSBs if I have not yet gotten to restoring a particular link.
Many people are confused about the difference between a Recall, a TSB, and a Special Program. All 3 are very similar in that they are a special set of instructions to the dealer, but there are some very important differences.
A TSB
2004-2008 (Series 1) Master List on RX8Club.com: Technical Service Bulletins
2009-2011 (Series 2) Master List on RX8Club.com: Technical Service Bulletins
A TSB
- does not have a notification sent to owners
- is recorded against a VIN if it is used
- is only a set of instructions for how the dealer should address a given problem
- will only be "free" to the customer if there is an applicable warranty left
- could cover anything
2004-2008 (Series 1) Master List on RX8Club.com: Technical Service Bulletins
2009-2011 (Series 2) Master List on RX8Club.com: Technical Service Bulletins
There are dealer service tips and dealer information advisorys in this list in addition to the TSBs. Many of these documents also apply to more than just the RX-8
Pay attention to the vehicle identification information within the document. Some of these TSBs are very specific to model years, VIN ranges, build dates, geographical region, and/or specific equipment installed.
Pay attention to the vehicle identification information within the document. Some of these TSBs are very specific to model years, VIN ranges, build dates, geographical region, and/or specific equipment installed.
Engine Response
- 2006-2007: 05-010/06: AT - SLIGHT SURGE WHILE DRIVING AT 40-55 MPH
- 2006-2008: 05-007/08: AT - VIBRATION AT 45-60 MPH DURING LIGHT ACCELERATION
- 2004-2007: 01-041/06: CALIFORNIA REFORMULATED GASOLINE (EFFECT ON VEHICLE PERFORMANCE
- 2004-2008: 01-015/08: ENGINE CRANKS NO START
- 2009-2011: 01-013/12: ENGINE CRANKS NO START
- European Version: R078/11: RX-8 Engine Cranks No Start
- 2004-2007: 01-048/06: ENGINE CRANKS NO START - STARTER BATTERY
- 2004-2011: RX8 CRANK NO START CUSTOMER INFO
- 2004-2008: 01-014/08: ENGINE LACK OF POWER
- 2009: 01-027/08: FAST IDLE DURATION CHANGED
- 2004-2008: 01-013/08: MAZDA SPECIAL PROGRAM (MSP16) Engine Lack of Power
Engine Components and Fluids
- 2004-2011: E001/07: Ignition Coil Inspection- UPDATE
- 2005-2008: 01-033/07: PRE-MIXED LONG-LIFE FL22 ENGINE COOLANT
- 2004-2007: 01-038/06: RECONDITIONED ANTI-FREEZE
- 2004-2011: E024/06: Coolant Caution
- 2004-2011: M001/07: FL22 Coolant - UPDATE
- 2004-2011: E001/06: Engine Coolant Replacement Caution - Air-Bleeding
- 2004-2007: 01-036/06: SPARK PLUG INSTALLATION - REMOVAL CAUTION
- 2004-2008: 01-030/09: HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO WRONG AIR INTAKE HOSE SERVICE PARTS
- 2004-2011: 01-034/11: AUXILIARY PORT VALVE (APV) REMOVAL CAUTION
- Worldwide Version: M003/11: Establishment of APV (Auxiliary Port Valve)
- 2004-2011: E011/07: Starter Motor Insulator Established
- 2004-2010: 01-010/08: CLEARING ECCENTRIC SHAFT PLATE PROFILE MEMORY FROM PCM
- 2004-2010: 01-032/10: OXYGEN AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR REMOVAL CAUTION
- This appears to be the worldwide version, however issued much earlier and some minor differences: E031/08: Oxygen Sensors Removal Caution-UPDATE
- 2004-2011: T002/10: Front Oil Seal Service Tool for RX-8(SE, FE)
- 2004-2011: T013/09: RE Compression Tester Caution.pdf
- All Europe: E017/06: Rotary Engine Oil (Prohibition of Use of Synthetic Engine Oil)
CEL Codes and Warning Lights
- 2004-2005: 01-017/05: DTC P0336 DURING ENGINE START - SERVICE TIP
- Worldwide version: E031/05: DTC P0336 During Engine Start _ Service Tip
- 2006-2007: 01-015/07: MIL ILLUMINATED - P0126 SET - THERMOSTAT MONITOR
- 2006-2007: 01-040/09: MIL ILLUMINATED - P0455 SET
- 2004: 01-012/10: MIL ILLUMINATION - P2004 SET
- 2004-2007: 01-019/08: MIL ON - P2070 SET
- 2004-2005: 01-026/07: MIL ON WITH P0456 - LEAKING FUEL FILLER CAP
- 2004-2005: 02-004/04: TPMS (TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM) WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED
- 2007-2010: 02-001/12: TPMS Warning Light ON
- 2004-2009: R008/09A: Coolant Warning Light Comes ON - UPDATE.
- This TSB is no longer applicable, as the part number for repair is discontinued and no longer available. Repair of this concern requires replacement of the entire coolant bottle assembly.
- 2004: 01-010/04: MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P2107, P2108 OR P2109
Noises, Vibrations, Smells
- 2004-2010: 01-016/10: HESITATION - IDLE VIBRATION DUE TO CRACKED ENGINE MOUNT
- R038/08: Noise from Front of Vehicle
- 2004: 02-002/04: SNAPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEED 18 WHEELS
- 2004-2006: 09-029/06: SQUEAKING NOISE FROM SUNROOF
- 2004-2006: 04-001/06: SQUEAL NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKES DURING BRAKING
- 2004-2011: 01-010/12: SULFUR SMELL FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM
- 2004-2010: 09-060/09: CLUNK NOISE FROM SEAT WHEN BRAKING
- 2004-2010: 09-061/09: SEAT SHAKES BACK AND FORTH - MAKES NOISE WHEN BRAKING
- 2004-2011: E035/08: Clunk Noise from Brake Pedal When Vehicle Take-Off
- 2004-2007: 01-043/10: RATTLE-CHATTER NOISE FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD
- 2004-2007: 09-039/06: WIND NOISE AROUND DOORS
- 2004-2011: 04-002/12: BANG or CLUNK NOISE DURING FIRST FORWARD MOVEMENT AFTER SITTING
- 2004-2010: 04-006/09: BRAKE NOISE - JUDDER AND DRAGGING
- 2004-2008: 03-002/10: CLUNK NOISE FROM DRIVE SHAFT
Oil System
- 2004: 01-013/04: LOW OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WHEN LEVEL IS NOT LOW
- 2004-2005: 01-050/06: MILKY SUBSTANCE ON OIL LEVEL GAUGE (DIPSTICK)
- 2005: 01-047/04: NEW ENGINE OIL LEVEL GAUGE (DIPSTICK)
- 2004-2011: E016/06: Parts Supersession Between Ventilation Kit, Oil Level Gauge and Oil Level Gauge Tube
- 2004-2010: 01-041/10: ENGINE OIL FLUSHING PROCEDURE
Transmission and Differential
- Automatic Transmission or Transaxle Cooler and Lines FLUSHING Procedure
- 2004-2006: 05-004/06: MANUAL TRANSMISSION - CLUTCH HARD TO DISENGAGE
- 2004-2007: 05-011/06: MT - UNUSUAL NOISE WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED
- 2004-2009: SSP82: Clutch Pedal Bracket Repair Procedure SSP82_FINAL
- Original version of the above SSP82, now superceeded: SSP82: Clutch Pedal Repair Procedure
- 2004-2011: 03-004/03: DIFFERENTIAL OIL
- 2006: 05-003/06: SEALANT APPEARS BETWEEN CASE AND EXTENSION HOUSING
- 2009: R079/09: Gear Noise When Shifting INTO 5th or 6th Gear
- Per Ash8: PLEASE NOTE: FOR WHATEVER REASON THIS 5th and 6th Gear Noise (Grinding) TSB WAS ONLY RELEASED TO AUSTRALIAN (ADR) AND EUROPE Mazda Dealers. THE 'Parts INFORMATION' DOES APPLY TO US AND CANADA P66M Series 2 TRANSMISSIONS. THE SYNCHRONIZER RINGS WERE UPDATED FROM THE EXACT SAME PRODUCTION DATE FOR NORTH AMERICAN S2 RX-8's. THE 6 Speed TRANSMISSIONS ARE IDENTICAL FOR ALL WORLD MARKETS (Except 3rd and 4th Gear Ratio's for North America).
Airbags
- 2004: 08-004/04: DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG RATTLE
- 2004-2006: 08-002/06: AIRBAG (SAS UNIT) REPLACEMENT CAUTION - DTCs B1342 B2477
- 2004-2005: 08-008/05: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED - DTC B1994 AND OR B1998 SET
- 2004-2007: 08-003/06: NON GENUINE ACCESSORIES AFFECT AIR BAG OPERATION
- 2006-2011: 08-003/11: PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION PAD INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATION
Suspension, Steering, and Wheels
- 2004-2010: 02-007/09: TPMS VALVE STEM BREAKS WHEN REMOVING AFTERMARKET
- 2004-2009: 02-006/08: STAINS APPEAR ON WHEELS
- Original Version, now superceeded: 02-006/07: STAINS ON WHEELS
- 2004-2011: R026/10A: Steering Wheel Off Center
- 2004-2007: 01-039/06: MAZDA MODULAR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (M-MDS) STEERING WHEEL ANGLE TEST FAIL
- 2004-2011: E005/13: Steering Gear Noise and_or Vibration When Turning Steering Wheel
- 2004-2011: E008/09: Brake Judder or Shudder
- 2004-2011: E009/09: Brake Dragging
- 2004-2011: E010/09: Brake Noise
- 2004-2011: R021/09: Chattering Noise from Steering Wheel When Driving on a Rough Road
- 2004-2011: E010/08: Mazda Wheel Lock Installation-Service Tip
- 2004-2011: E004/03: Shock Absorber Replacement Caution
Lights and Electrical
- 2004-2005: 01-019/05: BATTERY REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP
- Worldwide version: E002/98: Tips for Battery Maintenance REVISED
- 2004-2007: 09-008/07: HEADLIGHT AUTO-LEVELING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES
- 2004: 09-023/04: ROOM FUSE REMOVAL INSTALLATION CAUTION
- 2004-2005: 09-042/04: REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID LINE DIAGNOSIS REPAIR AND TERMINAL REPAIR
- 2004-2007: 01-051/06: BATTERY CHARGING CAUTIONS
- 2004-2011: 01-003/11: BATTERY MAINTENANCE
HVAC
- 2004: 07-002/04: AC AIR TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATION AND OR LACK OF COOLING
- 2004-2011: E020/11: AC Malfunction Due To Improper Refrigerant 2011
- 2004-2011: E033/05: Protector Set for AC Condenser
- 2004: 07-003/03: TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL AND OR FAN CONTROL DIAL COMES OFF
- 2004-2007: 07-005/06: USE OF AC TRACER DYE
- All Europe: : M004/10A: Establishment of AC Compressor Assembly
Engine Bay
- 2004: 01-001/04: ENGINE COVER GROMMETS MISSING
- 2004-2005: 01-031/05: FUEL DISTRIBUTOR INSULATOR - REMOVAL INSTALLATION CAUTIONS
- Worldwide version: Removal-Installation Cautions for Fuel Distributor Insulator
- 2004-2010: 09-034/09: ENGINE COMPARTMENT SHROUD PANEL POOR APPEARANCE
- Worldwide version: E030/09: Engine Shroud Panel Appearance
Interior
- 2004-2005: 04-002/06: BROKEN PARKING BRAKE LEVER COVER
- 2004-2011: 09-013/03: DASH CENTER PANEL REMOVAL
- 2004: 09-007/04: DOME LAMP FLASHING AND OR CLICKING SOUND FROM REAR DOORS
- 2004-2006: 09-023/06: INSTRUMENT PANEL NOISE - DRIVER SIDE
- 2004: 09-035/04: POWER WINDOW INOPERATVE
- 2004-2011: E006/06: Shift Panel Removal - Service Tip
- 2004-2006: 09-002/07: SUNVISOR PIVOT BROKEN
- 2004-2006: 09-019/06: W SUNROOF - OVERHEAD CONSOLE LID HARD TO OPEN
- 2004-2011: 09-015/11: DISPLAY SHOWS INACCURATE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
- All Europe: MME/R001/06: Illuminated Shift Knob Removal - Service Tip
- 2004-2005: 09-001/05: CONTACT MARKS ON CENTER OF SIDE SILL
- 2004: 09-026/04: SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
- 2004-2011: R022/10: Accessory Socket Plug Stuck
- 2004-2011: 09-011/10: PROPER USAGE OF DRIVER-S FLOOR MAT
- 2004: Cabin Filter Replacement Job Aid
- 2004-2011: E006/11: Sunvisor Protector Removal Procedure
- 2004-2010: 09-032/09: DASHBOARD UPPER SURFACE POOR APPEARANCE
- Worldwide version: E031/09: Dashboard Upper Surface Appearance
- 2004-2011: E002/10A: Drivers Floor Mat Usage
- 2004-2011: E001/09: Front Seat Noise
- 2004-2011: E058/09: Seat Trim Replacement (except RECARO seat)
Seats
- 2004: 09-034/04: CHIPS AND SCRATCHES ON FRONT SEATBACK COVER - LEATHER SEATS
- 2004-2011: R033/11: Wrinkles on Leather Seat Surface
- 2004-2010: 09-059/09: CHATTERING NOISE - UNABLE TO ADJUST DRIVER SIDE MANUAL SEAT LIFT
- Previous version, now superceeded: 09-039/07: UNABLE TO ADJUST DRIVER-SIDE MANUAL SEAT LIFT
- 2004-2010: 09-062/09: SQUEAKING NOISE FROM LEATHER SEATS
- 2004-2010: 09-064/09: SQUEAKING NOISE FROM SEAT BACK DUE TO FRAME AND SPRING
- 2004-2010: 09-065/09: SQUEAKING NOISE FROM UNDER DRIVER SEAT LIFTER LINK
- 2004-2010: 09-069/09: SQUEAKING NOISE FROM SEAT BACK DUE TO FRAME AND SEAT BACK PAD
- 2004-2011: R018/10: Drivers Seat Cushion Inclines Forward
Audio and Navigation
- 2004-2008: 09-003/08: NAVIGATION SYSTEM DISPLAYS INCORRECT MAP OR NO MAP AT ALL
- 2009-2011: 09-010/12: Audio CD Test Does NOT Display
- 2009-2011: 09-014/12: Hands Free Bluetooth Module Troubleshooting Procedure
- 2004-2010: 09-081/09: NAVIGATION DISPLAY STANDARD FOR FAILED PIXELS
- 2004-2010: 09-074/09: NAVIGATION SYSTEM SERVICE INFORMATION
- 2009: 09-030/09: NOISE FROM SPEAKERS WHEN USING AUX JACK AND 12V
- 2010: 09-030/10: POOR AUXILLIARY JACK SOUND
- 2009: 09-009/09: SATELLITE RADIO STATION PRESETS MAY BE ERASED AND
- Worldwide version: E017/08: Audio Noise Playing With Auxiliary Input and Charger
- Dealer Letter: FIRMWARE UPDATE SIRIUS Satellite Receiver - SANYO Audio
- 2004-2011: E036/08A: iPod Adapter Application Table
- 2009: 09-020/08: WITH NAVIGATION - AUDIO CD TEXT DOES NOT ALWAYS DISPLAY
- 2005-2008: 09-017/08: SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO ACTIVATION
Paint
- 2009-2010: 09-037/09: AQUA-TECH PAINT SYSTEM
- 2004-2011: E031/10: Tips for Paint Damage Caused by External Factors
- 2006: 09-017/06: MAZDA PAINT PROGRAM (MPP02) - PAINT OVERSPRAY
- 2011: 09-011/12: STAINS FOUND ON PAINT DURING PDI
- 2004-2009: 09-022/09: Bumper Primer Deleted
- 2009-2010: 09-036/09: Paint Stains- Pre Delivery
Headlights and Taillights
- 2005-2009: 09-028/08: WATER IN COMBINATION LIGHT - IMPROPER SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA
- 2004-2006: 09-005/09: WATER IN REAR COMBINATION LIGHT
- 2004-2010: 09-035/09: HEADLIGHT PLASTIC LENS MAINTENANCE CAUTION
- 2004-2011: 09-057/10: CONDENSATION FOG IN FRONT AND REAR COMBINATION LIGHTS
- Previous version, now superceeded: 09-016/09: CONDENSATION - FOG IN FRONT AND REAR COMBINATION LIGHTS
- 2007-2011: 09-003/13: EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION OR WATER WITHIN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY
- Previous version, now superceeded: 09-005/11: CONDENSATION OR WATER WITHIN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY
- 2004-2011: E019/11: Headlamp Condensation
- 2004: 09-021/04: SOLVENT CRACKS APPEAR ON REAR COMBINATION LIGHT LENS
- 2004-2011: E032/09: Maintenance of Lights with Plastic Lens
- 2004-2011: E028/08: Front Fog Lamp Lens Crack
Body and Rust
- 2004-2011: 09-015/03: FRONT LICENSE PLATE FRAME MOUNTING
- 2004: 09-028/04: INTERFERENCE BETWEEN TRUNK, REAR COMBINATION LAMPS ANDOR
- 2004: 09-004/04: INTERIOR TIRE HOUSE TRIM LIFTING OVER BOTH REAR WHEEL HOUSINGS
- 2004: 09-011/04: REAR QUARTER WINDOW GLASS LOCK BECOMES LOOSE
- 2005: 00-001/05: REDUCTION OF TIE-DOWN PLUGS
- 2004-2006: 09-006/06: WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
- All Europe: E034/07B: Rear Fender Arch RUST
- 2004-2010: 09-002/10: DIAGNOSTIC TIPS FOR WINDSHIELD FLAWS SCRATCHES CRACKS
- 2004-2010: 09-009/10: WIPER RUBBER INSERT REPLACEMENT
- 2007-2011: 09-007/11: SUNROOF DOES NOT MOVE
- 2004-2011: R034/07: Dimple Appears on Rear Door Panel
- 2004-2011: R021/08: Door Hinge Setting Bolt Rusted
- 2004-2011: R056/08: Knocking Noise from Rear Door Glass While Driving on Rough Road
- 2004-2011: E023/09: Sealer Peeling from Rear Fender
- All Europe: E035/07B: Rust Repair Procedure for Hem (Liftgate, Door, Bonnet, Trunk Lid)
- 2004-2011: E011/12: Corrosion on Sub-Frames and Suspension Parts
- Per Ash8: I have included this TSB here concerning a Corrosive or Rust look on black painted steel Sub-Frames and Suspension Parts under your RX-8. While this TSB is not specifically for the RX-8 the information is the same for them. So, do not be concerned 'IF' you have this copper/yellow/or bronze corrosion on your Black Metal Sub-Frame welds as it is normal and will not go any further.
Keys and Locks
- 2005: 09-010/05: RETRACTABLE KEY TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON - REVISED HOLD DOWN TIME
- 2005: 09-041/04: RETRACTABLE KEYS - SERVICE TIPS
- 2006-2007: 09-013/07: TRUNK REQUEST SWITCH INOPERATIVE
- 2006-2010: 09-019/12: Ignition Key KNOB Base- Revised
- 2004-2011: 09-041/10: KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE TRANSMITTER KEY FOB BATTERY CAUTION
- 2005-2011: R072/08: Key Comes Off From Tansmitter
Misc
- 2005-2007: 00-001/06: FINAL QUALITY INSPECTION PROGRAM
- 2008-2010: 00-001/09: ENGINE CAUTION FOR NEW VEHICLE STORAGE
- 2004-2011: E006/07: Hexavalent Chromium Abolition - Color of Parts Changed
- 2004-2011: 00-004/12: MAZDA GUIDELINES FOR FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE